There are many things to love about owning a pub. You can be your own boss, serve up some great food and drinks, and meet interesting people. But what might put a bit of damper on this adventure is the stiff competition. The food and drinks scene is a highly competitive one, and success is not …
Off-Premise vs Off-Premises: Which Phrase is Correct (Does it Matter?)
Sometimes it's important to have frank, honest discussions about pressing issues. Unfortunately, these discussions can be awkward and might dredge up painful feelings or tainted memories. Folks can get passionate, fiery, and aggressive, taking personal potshots and losing a sense of decorum. We've …
Best Practices for Restaurant Supply Chain Management
When it comes to restaurant supply chain management, don't leave things up to chance! A trial-and-error approach can be disastrous, as simple mistakes can create severe problems. These problems will further decrease revenue or create more food waste. In the bigger picture, supply chain issues can …
Introducing: The ConnectSmart Platform
Today, we start the next chapter in our company's history. We're very pleased to introduce: The ConnectSmart Platform. While the ConnectSmart Platform isn't a new product per se, we've worked to innovate our trusted solutions to provide all their features through a single back-end platform. By …
Productivity Enhancement: Top 7 Ways to Inspire Restaurant Employees
The restaurant business is a fast-paced environment where productivity is of the essence. Customers want good food, polite waiters, a clean establishment, and fast service. Managers control most things, but that sought-after extra mile is at each employee's discretion. So how do you genuinely …
Restaurant Writing Skills (for Non-Writers!) to Promote Your Restaurant
Restaurants have to spend money on marketing, and new establishments usually spend more than those who've been around for some time. If restaurants don't have a large marketing budget, they must find creative and cost-effective ways to market. Restaurant writing skills can help them achieve …